1990 Dodge Colt: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 12 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seat belts.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 1995
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Vehicle was parked and looked outside and the vehicle was burned up. Owner thinks that the fire started under the hood. Also owner states that when the door is shut the automatic shoulder belt opens and closes which causes the driver to be insecure in the seat.can cause a safety concern. Under recal 95v102003. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jul 1997
“Consumer's brother was driving vehicle, and had a head-on collision with another vehicle. At time of crash driver was wearing his seat belts, the shoulder belt had to be cut off of occupant, and the lap belt detached itself during impact. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Apr 1997
“The front automatic restraint system has failed. It will only retract half way or it will not work at all. Please describe. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 1996
Show 3 more owner reports
“Motorized shoulder belt snapped back tightly, pinning driver to seat/other times motorized shoulder belt does not tighten at all. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Apr 1995
“Intermittent shoulder belt failure; passenger side shoulder belt does not close/lock up as designed, passenger not properly restrained.*ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jul 1994
“Vehicle was idling high then suddenly accelerated causing the vehicle to cross the road, fly into the air and flip 2 1/2 times landing on the hood. Nlm”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 1991
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
How other years compare
Check your exact Colt by VIN
Recalls and equipment differ between individual vehicles. Decode your VIN to see what applies to yours.
Open VIN decoderFrequently asked questions
Is the 1990 Dodge Colt reliable?
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1990 Dodge Colt. The most complained-about area is seat belts.
Does the 1990 Dodge Colt have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning seat belts:front:buckle assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.